Eskom’s latest power alert says the country can expect an alternating pattern of stage 5 and 4 loadshedding to be implemented until further notice, starting from 4pm on Tuesday, 23 May 2023.
Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 4pm this afternoon until 5am on Wednesday. Thereafter, stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 5am until 4pm on Wednesday after which stage 5 will take over once more and the pattern repeats.
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The power utility said another update will be published as soon as any significant changes occur.
Breakdowns currently stand at 18 177MW of generating capacity while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance stands at 2 629MW, according to the power alert.
Over the past 24 hours, a generating unit each at Duvha, Kriel, Majuba, Medupi and Tutuka power stations were returned to service.
In the same period, a generation unit each at Arnot, Camden, Tutuka and two generating units at Kriel power stations were taken out of service due to breakdowns.
Furthermore, the delay in returning units to service at Arnot, Kendal, Kriel, Lethabo, Matla, Tutuka and two generating units at Hendrina power stations continue to add to the current capacity constraints.
Eskom added that the team is working tirelessly to ensure that generating units are returned to service as soon as possible.
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